How to automatically register service modules in ASP.NET Core
Source generation can remove repetitive service-module registration from ASP.NET Core applications without relying on runtime reflection.
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Making OpenAPI the source of truth for ASP.NET Core Minimal APIs
Most ASP.NET Core projects generate OpenAPI from code. This post explores the opposite approach: treating the spec as the source of truth for Minimal APIs.
Automating AWS SSO Login for Aspire AppHost Startup
AWS SSO is a great alternative to static access keys, but expired sessions can break local Aspire startup in confusing ways. Let’s automate renewing a session.
Improve gRPC development by sharing protobuf contracts via NuGet packages
gRPC services and clients rely on protobuf contracts to align on the shape of requests and responses. NuGet can make sharing these contracts more convenient.
How to automatically register Minimal API endpoints in ASP.NET Core
Manual registration of Minimal API endpoints can clutter your ASP.NET Core apps. This article explores how to automate it for a cleaner setup.
Testing ASP.NET Core endpoints with fake JWT tokens and WebApplicationFactory
Bypassing JWT validation in .NET integration tests with custom tokens and a test-only authentication setup.
Testing ASP.NET Core endpoints that use Entity Framework Core
Testcontainers and Respawn can make testing ASP.NET Core endpoints using Entity Framework Core easier and more reliable.
Reliably testing components that use Entity Framework Core
Reliably testing components using Entity Framework Core can be quite problematic. Targeting a real database comes with its own challenges. Let’s solve that!
Leveraging generic attributes to get test-specific test data
Tailoring AutoFixture’s customizations to the need of each test can cause a lot of code to be repeated. Let’s avoid that by using generic attributes.
Developing secure .NET applications using IAM roles
Learn how to use IAM roles to secure AWS applications in development with ASP.NET Core. Enhance security with limited permissions and IAM roles.